A shooting outside a nightclub in Santa Lucia, Ecuador, resulted in eight deaths and two injuries. The incident occurred at 1:15 am, when gunmen arrived in two pickup trucks and opened fire on patrons. Seven victims died on-site, while one succumbed to injuries at a hospital. The motive remains unclear, as police found 800 cartridge cases at the scene. This violence is part of a broader trend, with Ecuador reporting a 47% increase in homicides in the first half of 2025, largely attributed to escalating gang activity.
Eight people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting outside a nightclub in southwestern Ecuador, highlighting a rising trend of violence in the region.
Police Colonel Javier Chango stated that seven people died at the scene and another died in the hospital, emphasizing the severity of the incident.
The shooting occurred outside the Napoles nightclub at 1:15 am local time, where gunmen in two pickup trucks opened fire on patrons.
Ecuador has experienced a 47% increase in homicides in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, indicating a worsening gang violence problem.
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